Pikmin 4

Should You Play Pikmin 3 First?

❀ Pikmin 4 is out! Get a headstart by following these tips!
❀ Get more Pikmin by getting all the onion types!
❀ New and returning bosses are back in the Piklopedia!
❀ Brave the Trial of the Sage Leaf to get more onions!
❀ Make Oatchi stronger by upgrading his skills!

Should You Play Pikmin 3

Pikmin 4 stands on its own and doesn't require knowledge of Pikmin 3 to play. Read on to learn why you don't need to play Pikmin 3 first and for what reason you would want to do so.

Should You Play Pikmin 3 First?

Not Required to Understand Pikmin 4

Pikmin 4 - Olimar

Pikmin games are generally stand-alone and don't need any knowledge of previous games to enjoy. There are references to previous games, including returning characters like Olimar. However, they mostly serve as easter eggs to long-time fans of the series.

List of All Characters

Play to Familiarize Self with Mechanics

Pikmin 4 - Pikmin Throw

A good reason to play Pikmin 3 first is if you're curious about the gameplay. The core gameplay is largely the same, with some improvements, changes, and additions.

However, if you're hoping for a more accessible way to try out the game's mechanisms, Pikmin 4 has a demo in the Nintendo eShop available to try, which will allow you to play the game for free up to a certain point.

New Features and Everything We Know

Pikmin 4 Related Guides

Pikmin 4 Wiki Top
Pikmin 4 Walkthrough Top Page

All Pikmin 4 Guides

All Pikmin 4 Guides
Pikmin 4 - All Pikmin Types Pikmin Types Pikmin 4 Onions Onions Pikmin 4 Area Map Areas
Pikmin 4 Caves Caves Pikmin 4 - BossesBosses Pikmin 4 - Piklopedia Piklopedia
Pikmin 4 - TreasuresTreasures Pikmin 4 Oatchi Oatchi Pikmin 4 Night Expeditions Night Expeditions
Pikmin 4 - Main MissionsMain Missions Pikmin 4 - Side MissionsSide Missions Pikmin 4 Characters Characters
Pikmin 4 Gear Gear Pikmin 4 Items Items Pikmin 4 - Dandori ChallengeDandori Challenges
Pikmin 4 - Dandori BattlesDandori Battles Pikmin 4 Olimar Olimar's Shipwreck Tale Pikmin 4 Trial of the Sage Leaf 2 Trial of the Sage Leaf

All Tips and Tricks Articles

All Tips and Tricks Articles
Multiplayer Guide Beginner's Guide
Character Creator Guide Demo Guide
How to Save Your Game How to Get Sparklium
Best Gear and Items How to Transfer Save Data
How to Rewind and Save Your Pikmin How to Increase the Max Pikmin Limit
Recommended Shortcuts All Flarlic Locations
How to Get Nectar Best Settings
How to Use the Map Day Length - How Long is One Day?
How to Solve All Obstacle Types How to Make Pikmin Flowers Bloom
Pellet Number and Color Guide How to Freeze Water
How to Cross Water How to Build Bridges, Walls, and Stairs
How to Get and Use Raw Materials How to Recover Health
Game Length - How Long to Beat How to Swarm
Night Mode and Expeditions How to Get More Pikmin Fast
How to Avoid Pikmin Death How to Get the True Ending
How to Solve the Bunker Code in Hero's Hideaway What Does the Screw in the Ground Do?
Is There a Day Limit? How to Get Through Mud
How to Cure Leaflings How to Get Glow Sap
Rescue Command Post Guide Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide
Completion Rewards What Happens When You Get Game Over?
Do Enemies Respawn? How to Unlock Leafling Look
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All News Articles

All News Articles
Direct Trailer and Gameplay How to Preload
All Pikmin 4 Editions Everything We Know
All Merchandise and Toys Available Platforms and Consoles
Pre-Order Guide Will Pikmin 4 Have Bingo Battle
How to Claim All Demo Rewards amiibo Support and Compatibility
Should You Play Pikmin 3 First? When Does Pikmin 4 Take Place?
Are Bulbmin in Pikmin 4? Is There New Game Plus?
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